Sambung - Longevity Spinach

A hardy perennial leafy vegetable with fleshy green leaves that can be eaten raw, blanched, steamed or added to soups. As the name suggests it has many health benefits. It has a trailing or scrambling growth habit and grows well in semi-shade, making it suitable for containers, groundcover and edible gardens. Young leaves and shoots can also be harvested for salads and cooking. Please note this is a challenging plant to propagate, sow seeds as soon as possible during warm season or on heat mat.